It doesn’t look like Timberland’s usual hiking boots, but that’s because it wasn’t really designed for hiking the local backwoods. Instead, the Timberland Craftletic Pull-On Hiker is built for “hiking” your way around the city, combining basic hiking elements with a modern sneaker silhouette that should pair nicely with modern urban outfits (and, let’s be honest, sci-fi spacesuits).
Unlike typical hiking shoes, there are no laces to tie down or straps to Velcro into place. Instead, the shoe comes with a pull-on design that lets you wear it with the same convenience as any summer slip-on (well, a little less convenient), so you simply stretch the openings, put your feet in, and wiggle them into place.
The Timberland Craftletic Pull-On Hiker has a genuine grain black leather and durable mesh upper to keep things breathable during the long days of the summer, with a stretch fit for easily slipping into the footwear. A full-wrap padded collar and tongue delivers extra cushioning, while a sidewall padding keeps your ankles protected from the hazards of the city. Since it’s designed for walking across the park to a meeting, striding on the sidewalk to work, and drunkenly dancing in a parking lot during tailgates, the shoes trade in the usual hiking outsoles for a lightweight one with high-rebound cushioning and high levels of durability. Features include extra-soft lining, cushioned and removable footbeds, and a fit that the outfit likens to a bucket-seat.
A collaboration with Betabrand, the Timberland Craftletic Pull-On Hiker is now available for preorder, priced at $150.
